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After looking at the edge with 40X loop before and after the recent honing, and fact that the old edge had a double bevel it is much more likely the vendor gave it a poor edge. The honemeister gave...

So I got my razor back from the honemeister. He did a very through job. It looks like had to grind some metal off the spine to work to the edge at the right angle. My quick visual inspection...

Well, I heard back from my honemeister. He had some challenges honing the edge. He had two use two layers of tape. He suggested that when I shave the lowest angle possible. Apparently this blade...

I started with a 2.5" and I found it difficult to strop correctly. I upgraded to the SRD Modular Paddle Strop before buying the second razor, but I am pretty sure the damage had been done to the...

I will definitely give it another shot. Since the Wostenholm is in the mail this crappy cell phone picture will have to do. 193281

I like the contrast of an old blade with translucent acrylic...

So I got my first straight razor for Christmas. It was a professionally restored & shave ready vintage Wostenholm & Sons. I am guessing it had a quarter hollow grind. In hindsight I am not sure...